Description
TYCO
PART NO.: 557.202.810
PART DESCR.: CENTRAL PROCESSOR UNIT
CPU801 SPARE MZX
PART NO.: 90-5020-02034
SOFTWARE: V22.00.00
125.685.070-05
PCB 125.165.515
ISS.02
557.202.810
The Tyco CPU801 is the Central Processor Unit designed for use within the Tyco MZX series fire alarm and detection systems. As the core intelligence of the fire alarm panel, this unit manages system logic, loop communication, event processing, and alarm output functions. Onboard vessels, the CPU is a critical component within the fire detection infrastructure, ensuring that alarm signals are processed, logged, and actioned in accordance with operational requirements. A functioning CPU is essential to the continuous and reliable operation of the fire alarm system, making it a key safety-critical spare for any vessel operating Tyco MZX fire detection equipment.
Key Features
✓ Functions as the central processing unit for the Tyco MZX fire alarm panel, managing system logic, event handling, and alarm processing.
✓ Supplied with software version V22.00.00 pre-installed; PCB reference 125.165.515, Issue 02 — technical compatibility subject to confirmation for specific panel configurations.
✓ Designed as a spare module for MZX series fire alarm systems; compatibility with specific panel variants and firmware versions should be verified prior to installation.
✓ Intended for installation within the fire alarm control panel enclosure in a protected, dry onboard environment; relevant to SOLAS fire detection system requirements.
✓ Replacement of this module should be carried out by qualified personnel familiar with Tyco MZX system architecture; software version alignment with the existing system is recommended before commissioning.
Marine Applications
✓ Main fire alarm control panels aboard merchant vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships operating Tyco MZX detection systems.
✓ Passenger vessels and cruise ships where continuous, reliable fire alarm processing is mandated under SOLAS chapter II-2 requirements.
✓ Offshore platforms and FPSOs utilising Tyco MZX fire and gas detection infrastructure requiring CPU-level spare components.
✓ Naval auxiliaries, ro-ro ferries, and cargo vessels where fire alarm system uptime is critical to vessel safety and port state compliance.
✓ Vessel refit and drydock projects requiring like-for-like CPU replacement to restore or upgrade existing Tyco MZX fire alarm panels.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The Tyco CPU801 is a trusted replacement module for MZX fire alarm systems, offering direct compatibility with existing panel architecture and pre-loaded software, minimising system downtime and reducing the risk associated with CPU failure at sea.
Ideal For
Merchant vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, passenger ferries, offshore platforms, and any vessel or installation operating Tyco MZX series fire alarm and detection systems.
Technical Support
Technical support is available for this item, covering onboard installation guidance, panel integration, and remote troubleshooting for Tyco MZX fire alarm systems. Assistance can be provided to help ensure correct CPU configuration and system recommissioning following replacement.




